Observe: Map exhibits the realm with a shake depth of 4 or larger, which U.S.G.S. defines as “gentle,” although the earthquake could also be felt outdoors the areas proven. The New York Occasions
A robust, 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, based on the USA Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 9:05 p.m. Papua New Guinea time about 16 miles southwest of Lae, Papua New Guinea, information from the company exhibits.
As seismologists evaluate obtainable information, they might revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Extra info collected concerning the earthquake might also immediate U.S.G.S. scientists to replace the shake-severity map.
Supply: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking classes are primarily based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock information is on the market, the corresponding maps and charts embody earthquakes inside 100 miles and 7 days of the preliminary quake. All occasions above are Papua New Guinea time. Shake information is as of Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7:24 a.m. Jap. Aftershocks information is as of Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 6:06 p.m. Jap.
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